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Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide Powder from China

High-purity electrolytic manganese dioxide (EMD) powder used as the cathode material in alkaline primary batteries like AA and AAA cells. This synthetic form of MnO2 provides high energy density and long shelf life, classified under HTS 8506.10.00 as manganese dioxide specifically for primary cell production. It meets the chemical purity standards required for battery manufacturing.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

• Verify purity certification (typically >90% MnO2) and battery-grade specifications to avoid reclassification as general chemicals

• Include end-use declaration for primary battery production; provide MSDS and test reports for customs clearance